LIGHT TALK Episode 218 - "Truth, Honesty, Transparency, and Fortitude - Interview with Roma Flowers and Xavier Pierce"
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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and Sistah!) interview BIPOC lighting artists Roma Flowers and Xavier Pierce.
Join Roma, Xavier, Ellen, Steve, and David as they pontificate about: \\xa0Diversity, equity, and inclusion, or lack thereof in the live entertainment industry; Is it racism?; Sexism in the theatre; The loss\\xa0of intellectual property resulting from the lack of diversity; Disabling; How to bring diversity awareness into the classroom; Challenging projects; Learning projections for large scale productions; Best and worse\\xa0advice; Self-awareness and growth through the pandemic; Re-examining what is really important; A unique opportunity for change; Helping our students, and them helping us through the\\xa0pandemic; Upcoming projects; Roma's class at The\\xa0New Studio School of Design; and advice for young BIPOC lighting designers.
Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.
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